KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced new business hours through a notification issued by the Home Department.

According to the new timings, business activities will be allowed between Sehri and 6:00pm, while outdoor dining at restaurants will be allowed between Iftar and midnight.

The provincial government said that broader lockdowns will be imposed in the areas with more than 8% covid positivity ratio, with stringent enforcement of protocols.

All kinds of gatherings have been banned, while Taraweeh prayers will be organized in open spaces, as far as possible. Cinemas and shrines will remain closed. Marriage functions will not be allowed.